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    For chronic angle-closure glaucoma, iridectomy is often best without visual field loss. With visual field loss, trabeculectomy may offer better glaucoma control if pressure is hard to manage medically.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Glaucoma Research
    • Surgical Ophthalmology

    Background:

    • Chronic angle-closure glaucoma (CACG) is a significant cause of irreversible vision loss.
    • Treatment decisions for CACG, particularly regarding iridectomy versus trabeculectomy, remain a subject of clinical importance.
    • Understanding the impact of visual field loss on surgical outcomes is crucial for optimizing patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the efficacy of iridectomy and trabeculectomy in managing chronic angle-closure glaucoma.
    • To evaluate the influence of preoperative visual field loss on the outcomes of these surgical interventions.
    • To assess surgical complications associated with iridectomy and trabeculectomy in this patient cohort.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 57 eyes diagnosed with chronic angle-closure.

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  • Comparison of visual field status, intraocular pressure control, and surgical complications between iridectomy and trabeculectomy groups.
  • Evaluation of treatment success based on visual field improvement and glaucomatous control.

    • Main Results:

    • Eyes with visual field loss showed less improvement following iridectomy compared to those without.
    • Trabeculectomy provided more satisfactory glaucoma control than iridectomy in eyes with existing visual field loss.
    • No significant difference in surgical complications was observed between the two surgical procedures in this series.

    Conclusions:

    • Iridectomy is recommended for most chronic angle-closure cases without visual field loss, especially when medically controllable.
    • In the presence of visual field loss, iridectomy may be suitable if preoperative medical control is easily achieved.
    • Trabeculectomy appears to be the preferred surgical option for patients with visual field loss and medically uncontrolled pressure, irrespective of gonioscopic findings.